Lincoln, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lincoln: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lincoln and Cass County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cass County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 303 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cass County compares with Indiana
Cass County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cass County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cass County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.4% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.7% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Cass County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Lincoln at a glance: US-31 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Lincoln since 2015.
Overview
Cass County has recorded 303 truck crashes since 2015, with 133 people injured and 14 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Lincoln since 2015; patterns below come from Cass County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
US-31 leads within 10 miles of Lincoln with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-24 (3), US-31N (2) and Us- 31 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 4.0% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Lincoln fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-31; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 24.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cass County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 6 |
| US-24 | 3 |
| US-31N | 2 |
| Us- 31 | 2 |
| Us- 35 | 2 |
| CR-300 | 1 |
| Phillips St | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-35N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cass County) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 45 |
| US-35 | 29 |
| SR-25 | 16 |
| US-24E | 16 |
| US-35S | 10 |
| US-35N | 8 |
| US-24W | 7 |
| SR-29 | 6 |
Lincoln at a glance
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46932) | $61,579 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46932) | $166,953 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cass County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 20 | +55% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 26 | +32% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 23 | -11% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lincoln
How common are truck crashes in Lincoln?
Since 2015, 303 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cass County (133 injured, 14 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Lincoln?
US-31 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lincoln since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lincoln?
October has the most truck crashes in Cass County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lincoln?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Cass County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
How does Lincoln compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Cass County has 69.0 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lincoln?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.